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Ventilation and IAQ in New California Homes
Starting in the mid-2000s, the California Energy Commission funded several research studies (for example, Price, et al., 2007, and Offermann, 2009) that aimed to evaluate the potential indoor air quality (IAQ) impacts associated with envelope air ...
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Battling Childhood Asthma
A better tomorrow for all of us depends on creating healthy living conditions for children in affordable housing. [continue reading]
Dealing with Mold in Damaged Homes
The longer mold grows, the greater the potential hazard and the harder it is to control. [continue reading]
Home Performance Meets Green Renovation
The EarthCraft House Renovation program gives existing homes the green treatment. [continue reading]
Make Room for the Caddy
Since homes continue to be built with attached garages - with no change in sight - builders and contractors need to understand how to minimize the risk of CO poisoning. [continue reading]
Integrated Pest Management
Reducing the populations of cockroaches, mice, and rats by using the right pest control method can reduce the concentration of allergens in the home, delivering real health benefits to homeowners and renters. [continue reading]
Preventing Particle Penetration
With residents' health increasingly dependent on a home's indoor air quality, ventilation strategies become more important than ever. [continue reading]
Restoring Indoor Health, One House at a Time
The Opportunity Council first does no harm, and then tackles IAQ problems. [continue reading]
Getting the Lead Out
Low-income families carry the heaviest burden of lead exposure. With the help of a chemistry class, that burden gets a little lighter. [continue reading]
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